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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Ellmer applies camouflage paint during Exercise Hamel on the Townsville Training Area, Australia, Oct. 12, 2010. U.S. Marines assigned to the 3rd Marine Regiment are supporting the annual exercise, which is designed to enhance the Australian Army's ability to fight and operate in a modern, complex battlespace. Ellmer is assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment.

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Ellmer applies camouflage paint during Exercise Hamel on the Townsville Training Area, Australia, Oct. 12, 2010. U.S. Marines assigned to the 3rd Marine Regiment are supporting the annual exercise, which is designed to enhance the Australian Army's ability to fight and operate in a modern, complex battlespace. Ellmer is assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment.

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